Source: toolsforworkingwood.com
Street Price: $12
Blade Tension*: 0.285 in.
Dovetails: Excellent
Coping: Very good
Cutting Curves: Good
Blade Changes: Very good
Blade Rotation: Excellent
Comments: Blade can be rotated and locked in any position, poor blade tension
*Number reflects the amount of deflection
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